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<p></p><p>North Carolina has moved up in the rankings of the largest states in the U.S.</p><p>The U.S. Census Bureau released its newest population estimates Tuesday.&nbsp; They say North Carolina has overtaken Michigan to become the ninth-largest state.&nbsp; As of July, North Carolina's population was just shy of 10 million.&nbsp;</p><p>State demographer Jennifer Song says the nature of the growth shows North Carolina remains an attractive state for retirees and new professionals.</p>Wed, 24 Dec 2014 19:52:36 +0000Will Michaels47405 at http://wunc.orgNorth Carolina Takes No. 9 Spot In List Of Largest StatesIn NC Schools, There's One Counselor For Every 400 Studentshttp://wunc.org/post/nc-schools-theres-one-counselor-every-400-students
<p></p><p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">During lunchtime, school counselor Kim Hall takes a break from her desk and roams the hallways of Providence Grove High School.</span></p><p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">On her five-minute walk, she encourages a senior to apply to </span>UNC<span style="line-height: 1.5;">, consoles a student dealing with a scratchy throat and reminds a young teenager to see a teacher.</span></p><p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">“We try to make sure that we’re accessible to students during their free times,” Hall says.</span></p><p></p>Fri, 26 Sep 2014 11:41:13 +0000Reema Khrais42789 at http://wunc.orgIn NC Schools, There's One Counselor For Every 400 StudentsGPS Spying? Odometer Fees? NCDOT Considers A Mileage Taxhttp://wunc.org/post/gps-spying-odometer-fees-ncdot-considers-mileage-tax
<p></p><p>North Carolina's Department of Transportation is considering taxing drivers by the mile to help pay for road construction and upgrades. As cars become more efficient, the gas tax is becoming a less effective revenue source.</p><p></p><p>The department's Funding and Appropriations Strategies committee – or FAST – has been meeting with leaders and researchers across the state to hear concerns about population growth and potential solutions for insufficient infrastructure.</p><p></p>Fri, 04 Apr 2014 12:52:44 +0000Rebecca Martinez33244 at http://wunc.orgGPS Spying? Odometer Fees? NCDOT Considers A Mileage TaxRural County Residents Continue Flocking To Metro Areashttp://wunc.org/post/rural-county-residents-continue-flocking-metro-areas
<p></p><p>North Carolina's dozen metropolitan areas are growing faster than the country as a whole. That's according to US Census Bureau's county and metro area population estimates from 2012 to 2013.</p><p></p><p>During that time, the US population grew by .7 percent. Wake County had the second-highest growth – after Mecklenberg – with 2.3 percent.</p><p></p><p>Rural counties, including Pasquotank and Halifax were among those losing the most residents.</p><p></p>Thu, 27 Mar 2014 12:47:33 +0000Rebecca Martinez32778 at http://wunc.orgRural County Residents Continue Flocking To Metro AreasWake County Landfill Buys 10 More Years http://wunc.org/post/wake-county-landfill-buys-10-more-years
<p></p><p>The amount of garbage headed to the Wake County has dropped significantly in the past few years.</p><p></p><p>In 2009, the county buried 460,000 tons of garbage. That dropped to 400,000 last year.</p><p></p><p>Wake County Solid Waste Manager John Roberson says a number of factors impacted the reduction in waste going to the landfill: People bought and threw out less during the recession, recycling options improved, and commercial waste businesses disposed of garbage elsewhere.</p><p></p><p>Roberson says his division saw a $2 million drop in revenue over the past four years.</p>Tue, 14 Jan 2014 12:50:39 +0000Rebecca Martinez28910 at http://wunc.orgWake County Landfill Buys 10 More Years Raleigh City Council Suggests Tolls To Pay For I-540 Expansionhttp://wunc.org/post/raleigh-city-council-suggests-tolls-pay-i-540-expansion
<p></p><p>Increasingly congested roadways are worrying officials in Raleigh.</p><p></p><p>The City Council has submitted a "wish list" of road improvement projects to the North Carolina Department of Transportation. It includes a proposal to add lanes to I-540 on the north side of the city.</p><p></p><p>The council doesn't expect the state to fund the project, so it suggested paying for the 108 million-dollar expansion by setting up tolls on the roadway.</p><p></p><p>Councilwoman Mary-Ann Baldwin says she knows tolls would not be popular, but she thinks breaking up traffic jams would be.</p>Tue, 03 Dec 2013 12:43:13 +0000Rebecca Martinez26733 at http://wunc.orgRaleigh City Council Suggests Tolls To Pay For I-540 Expansion